Nexus Ascension: My Comprehension Defies the Heaven

Seeing the scene before him, Grey laughed softly.

Around the city, countless people speculated wildly about the sudden phenomenon. Some froze in place, others stared upward in shock, and many were left completely stunned by the golden radiance erupting out of nowhere.

Even Xia Qingyue stood motionless.

Yet to Grey, none of this was surprising.

This outcome was well within his expectations.

Evan was the Fate Holder of this world.

If he failed to awaken something special, then Grey would have been truly disappointed.

After all—

Could someone really be called a protagonist without being unique?

That was one of the most basic requirements.

Grey had been waiting for this moment for quite some time.

He had always wondered when Evan would finally obtain a true power that belonged solely to him. A jade beauty trapped inside a necklace did not count. Xia Qingyue could not accompany him forever, nor could she protect him long term.

A genuine Fate Holder needed multiple unique advantages.

Cheats that were entirely his own.

As this thought settled, spatial power surged around Grey's body.

In the next instant, space twisted.

Grey vanished.

He reappeared directly inside the underground facility beneath the City Lord's Mansion of the White Spring Cities.

The moment he arrived, Xia Qingyue glanced at him.

She opened her mouth.

Then closed it.

No words came out.

Her thoughts were completely disordered.

Seeing her reaction, Grey took the initiative.

"Explain what's happening here in five sentences," Grey said calmly. "Is this a transformation?"

"Five sentences?" Xia Qingyue shook her head slightly. "That won't be enough."

Then she nodded.

"But you're correct. This is indeed a transformation."

As she spoke, a trace of hesitation appeared on her face. It lingered for a moment before fading away completely.

"This transformation is related to my lineage," she continued. "It is a top secret transformation technique possessed by only a handful of beings across the vast expanse."

"All known holders of this technique originate from the Immortal Sovereign Palace, including myself."

"The technique Evan is currently cultivating is known as the Immortal Sovereign Transformation Sutra."

She paused briefly, then continued.

"This technique originated from the ancestor of the Immortal Sovereign Palace millions of years ago. Its true origin remains unknown to this day."

"But it bears similarities to the Primordial Human Transformation Technique."

"This technique contains a special physique."

Grey's attention sharpened instantly.

His ears practically perked up when he heard that word.

Physique.

The Primordial Human Transformation Technique granted a physique that allowed immense amplification of strength. By undergoing the Primordial Human Transformation, one could elevate their combat power to an entirely new level.

Because of that—

Any transformation technique that involved a physique immediately drew Grey's interest.

"But Senior Xia, to think you would hide something like this from me," Grey said with a deeply aggrieved expression. "I really didn't expect that."

He sighed dramatically, his face filled with exaggerated sorrow.

"I even asked you for a powerful transformation technique back during the High Order incident, and you didn't give me anything like this at the time."

Grey shook his head slowly.

"Could it be that Senior Xia doesn't like me anymore?" he asked mournfully. "You should know that if I had received this transformation technique back then, I would have already soared straight into the heavens!"

Xia Qingyue's lips twitched the moment she heard him.

Her expression turned flat.

"Well," she replied calmly, "you aren't my disciple."

She looked at him directly, her tone composed and firm.

"This technique has been passed down within the Immortal Sovereign Palace for countless generations. It is reserved for the top beings of the palace."

"What makes you think I would simply hand it over to you?"

"That's true." Grey said with a helpless look on his face, finally dropping his exaggerated act of feigned sadness.

However, before he could say anything else, a multi colored rune suddenly flashed into Xia Qingyue's hand.

Without hesitation, she flicked her wrist and threw it straight toward Grey.

Grey reacted instinctively.

Telekinesis surged out as he caught the rune mid air. The moment his mind perception probed into it, his pupils shrank.

Immortal Sovereign Transformation Sutra!

"You… gave it to me?" Grey asked, genuine surprise flashing across his face.

He had originally only intended to joke with her.

After all, this technique was clearly one of the greatest secrets of the Immortal Sovereign Palace. It was something passed down through generations, guarded tightly, and never casually shared.

Back then, it made perfect sense that she wouldn't give it to him.

At that time, they barely knew each other. They had only met once or twice, exchanged a few conversations, and nothing more. That level of familiarity was far from enough to warrant entrusting such an important technique.

She must have harbored doubts about him.

She must have been cautious.

And that was reasonable.

But now, things were different.

After everything they had been through, after their long conversations, after she chose to follow him and place her trust in him, those doubts had quietly faded.

She no longer felt the need to hold back.

"Senior Xia," Grey said with a chuckle, lifting his head. "At this rate, you're really asking for a hug."

He smiled openly.

"If you keep spoiling me like this, I might actually do it."

The instant those words left his mouth—

Black lines appeared on Xia Qingyue's face.

"You better stay five meters away from me!" Xia Qingyue exclaimed sharply.

She clearly did not like this junior's shameless advances toward her.

Grey chuckled at her reaction. Seeing her flustered expression, he wisely chose to change the subject before things escalated any further.

"Senior, just what exactly is this physique?" Grey asked with genuine curiosity. "And what does it do?"

Xia Qingyue glanced toward Evan.

At this moment, Evan was completely enveloped in golden light, his aura stable yet undergoing profound changes.

Only then did she speak.

"This transformation technique does not drastically alter the body's external form," Xia Qingyue explained calmly. "Its primary effect is purification."

"The body becomes more refined, more jade-like in nature."

"It does not follow the orthodox evolutionary paths where one transitions from a normal human to a higher human or another species."

She paused briefly, then continued.

"You will remain human."

"But…"

Her gaze lingered on Evan as the golden radiance intensified, hinting that the true change had yet to fully reveal itself.